even number

[ ee-vuhn nuhm-ber ]

noun

1. a number that leaves no remainder when divided by 2:

   8, 56, and 204 are even numbers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of even number¹

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

Among others may be named Lancaster-stitch, made as follows: Having a chain of an even number of stitches, turn.

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Indeed, the bundles contain an even number of hanks, so that while there would be exactly 56 lb.

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Cast on a number of stitches that will divide into an even number of threes.

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If I win in case the effect corresponds to a kilometer bearing an even number, my probability of winning will be 1/2.

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Because to make that, the cause must correspond to a millimeter with an even number.

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